24/05/2017
-(Channel NewsAsia 28/5) China is "strongly dissatisfied" with the mention of the East and South China Sea issues in a Group of Seven (G7) statement, which called for a demilitarisation of "disputed features". -(ABC News 27/5) Chinese jets come within several hundred feet of US plane over South China Sea: A defense official described the Chinese intercept as "unprofessional."
-(Reuters 25/5) U.S. warship drill meant to defy China's claim over artificial island: officials: A U.S. warship carried out a "maneuvering drill" when it sailed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef. –(The Diplomat 25/5) The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis
-(The Wall Street Journal 24/5) U.S. Navy conducts first South China Sea Navigation Operation under President Trump, sending a signal to China about U.S. intentions to keep critical sea lanes open in the Pacific Ocean.
-(AP 23/5) U.S delivers 6 coastal patrol boats to Vietnam coast guard, in a move that expands the two nation's security cooperation.
-(Strait Times 23/5) Progress on maritime code for South China Sea: It also emerged that the code may not be legally binding, contrary to what Asean has long envisaged.
-(AP 23/5) Vietnam, Indonesia vessels clash in South China Sea: Indonesia says several Vietnamese fishing vessels escaped its waters following a show of force by Vietnam's coast guard in the South China Sea.
-(The Diplomat 23/5) What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea? The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.
-(Vnexpress 6/6) Vietnam urges countries to abide by laws as US proposes sanctions in South China Sea: All sides need to make positive contributions to the maintenance of peace, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. -(Straitstimes...
-(VNExpress 5/5) Vietnam rejects China's fishing ban in SCS: The foreign ministry has condemned China for violating Vietnam's sovereignty by imposing a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea. -(Strait Times 4/5) Philippine court orders government to protect SCS: This was prompted by a petition...
-(AP 22/4) Recent Developments Surrounding the SCS -(Reuters 20/4) China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary: The PLA Navy ship and aircraft to be revealed at Tuesday’s naval parade are the Liaoning aircraft carrier, new types of nuclear submarines, new types...
-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The...